This trip includes

boat
Fjord cruise on the magnificent Aurlandsfjord and on the narrow Nærøyfjord

train
The breathtaking Flåm Railway

train
The scenic Bergen Railway, Myrdal - Oslo/Bergen

Hotels & accommodation

We highly recommend adding an overnight stay to your tour! We have already handpicked and negotiated the best deals for you - simply add your preferred accommodation in the booking process.

Activities along the way

Add an exciting activity to your tour! To see the varied activities you can do during this tour, click HERE. When buying one of our tours online, you also receive a freeFjord Pass®!

Timetables & Itineraries

Please note that the Norway in a nutshell® tours are not available on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Year's Eve. See timetables and itineraries for the Norway in a nutshell® tour from Bergen here: WINTER /SUMMER.

Prices & tour variants

Press «Plan & book this trip» to see the different variants of the tour and the specific price for the tour you prefer. There is no guide on our tours, nor group-, senior- or student discounts.

Tour connections

The tour is self-guided, transfers and connections are easy to find and clearly marked or announced.

Original Norway in a nutshell®

Norway in a nutshell® tour from Bergen

This legendary tour takes you through Norway’s most breathtaking UNESCO-protected fjord and mountain scenery, as well as a trip on Europe’s top scenic rail journeys.

The Norway in a nutshell® tour from Bergen can be taken as a round trip with return to Bergen, or as a one-way trip from Bergen to Oslo. The trip runs all year and takes you through some of Norway's most beautiful fjord scenery. You can customize your own trip to include overnight stays and activities before, after or along the route!

The Norway in a nutshell® tour from Bergen

Starting from Bergen you first set out on a scenic train journey to Voss on the Bergen Railway. From Voss you travel by bus through charming villages and scenic nature landscapes, towards Gudvangen. From May-September the bus travels down the steep hairpin bends of Stalheimskleiva.

The bus will arrive in Gudvangen, where you continue the tour by taking a fjord cruise on the on the narrow Nærøyfjord and the magnificent Aurlandsfjord. The Aurlandsfjord is a picturesque fjord that offers stunning views, while the Nærøyfjord is a dramatic fjord surrounded by high mountains. Nærøyfjorden is one of the most narrow fjords in Europe and included on UNESCO's World Heritage List.

After your fjord cruise you arrive in the small village of Flåm, nestled in the innermost part of the Aurlandsfjord, where your tour continues by taking the legendary Flåm Railway. The Flåm Railway offers spectacular panoramic views to some of the wildest and most magnificent nature in the Norwegian fjord landscape.

The Flåm Railway will arrive in Myrdal, where you change trains to the Bergen Railway. You travel back to Bergen on round trips, or continue through scenic mountain terrain to Oslo on one-way trips.

There are several different ways of completing this tour, both as a round trip or as a one-way trip. You decide which option suits you best during an easy booking process - starting on this page!

Travel tip

On this tour you travel on your own by following your travel itinerary. You will also receive a "Norway in a nutshell® - Travelers Guide" booklet. The tour may be completed in one day, but we highly recommend that you take your time by adding overnight stays and activities along the route.

By adding overnight stays you can enjoy the beautiful scenery for longer or participate in exciting activities! For instance a kayaking trip, hiking or even going on a fjord safari! There are loads of options for activities and hotels along the route, for example in places such as in Flåm, Voss, Bergen and Oslo.

Voss:TRAIN:If your route from Bergen is directed to Gudvangen, depart the train at Voss. If your route is directed to Myrdal, continue on the same train.BUS:The bus to/from Gudvangen arrives/departs a 250 meter walk from the railway station following the signs or instructions from the staff. Bus to Gudvangen is marked "950 Gudvangen - Norway in a nutshell®

Gudvangen: Change from bus to boat or vice versa. The bus for the Norway in a nutshell® park next to the harbour and connect with the tourist boat/fjord boat. Please look for the bus with sign for Norway in a nutshell®/Voss at the harbour.

Flåm: Change from train to boat or vice versa. The fjordcruise boat terminal is situated next to the railway station. The fjordcruise boat for Norway in a nutshell® departs from pier no.1.

Myrdal: Change train for the Flåm Railway or for the Bergen Railway. The trains are located next to each other.

Oslo: The trains for all our trips departs from the Oslo Central Railway Station (Oslo S).

Note: Not all transfer points are included on all tours. This depends on the tour alternative that you choose. You will of course receive a booking confirmation from us with a detailed itinerary for the tour you have selected.

No, there is no guide on our tours. You travel on your own by following the travel itinerary. On the tours including Norway in a nutshell®, you will also receive a "Norway in a nutshell® - Travelers Guide" booklet.

The connections and transfer points are all within close proximity of each other for easy transfer. Stops are always announced over the speakers.

Trips bought online, can only be cancelled if you have bought the cancellation protection together with your trip. The cancellation protection is not a travel insurance. You can only use it if you need to cancel your trip and reason for cancelling is covered by this. If you need a full travel insurance, please contact an insurance company in your country.